The Mismatch

NBA Finals: Nuggets Pummel Heat in Game 1, Jokic's Dominance, and Breaking Miami's Zone

Jun 2, 2023

51:36

Episode guests

Aaron Gordon

Jamal Murray

Nikola Jokic

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Introduction

2min

The NBA Finals

3min

The Power of Aaron Gordon

2min

The Nuggets' Defense

2min

The Importance of Calls in the Finals

3min

The Celtics' BAM Game

3min

How to Deal With Yokich in a Game

2min

How to Bet on the NBA Finals

5min

Jimmy Butler's Dominance in the Postseason

3min

10.

Nicola Yokich and the Nuggets in the Western Conference

4min

11.

The Nuggets: A Team That Functions Around This All Time Great

2min

12.

The Importance of Creating Highlights

4min

13.

The Heat Played Seven Possessions of Zone According to Second Spectrum

2min

14.

The Nuggets Are Bigger, Longer, Longer Than Anybody

2min

15.

The Mismatch: Simply Save Home Security

3min

16.

The Cost of a New Contract for a Coach

3min

17.

Adam Silver's Comments About John Moran

3min

18.

Miami's All Star Game

2min

19.

The All Story Game

2min

20.

The Altitude of the NBA Finals

2min

The Nuggets take the early lead in the NBA Finals as Verno and KOC break down their Game 1 victory over the Heat behind stellar performances from Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Aaron Gordon (02:12). They discuss the Heat’s lack of size and Jimmy Butler’s slump, as well as the Nuggets completely carving up the Heat’s zone defense (19:14). Also, what they thought of Monty Williams’s record-breaking deal to coach the Pistons, Adam Silver’s comments about Ja Morant’s punishment, and some possible changes coming for future All-Star Games (37:37).

Hosts: Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor

Producer: Jessie Lopez

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